Google acquires Jambool

Google has acquired Jambool the creator of ‘Social Gold’ a virtual software currency platform. Jambool began life in 2006 as a social collaboration platform but quickly evolved to become help developers.. more

Warning over Facebook “Dislike” button scam

Facebook users be warned that a new application which installs a “Dislike” button is a scam. The social network has a “Like” button for users to approve of something, and this.. more

Nokia X3 Touch and Type handset unveiled

The Nokia X3 Touch and Type phone has been announced, and as the name suggests, it comes with a touchscreen and keypad. A 2.4 inch touchscreen, in fact, and twelve button.. more

Virgin Media adopts malware warning scheme

Virgin Media is intending to take a more pro-active approach in defending its customers from malware infections. The company says that despite providing a free “class-leading security package” along with its broadband service, recent research it has conducted showed that almost one in four customers.. more

Virgin Media joins fight against botnets

Computer owners are usually unaware that their machine has been infected by a bot, but now Virgin Media customers might find out about this situation when a letter pops through their door. The cable company is matching compromised ISP addresses, identified by organizations such as.. more

Google may use PayPal for Android Market

Discussions are currently underway between Google and PayPal, regarding the prospect of using the latter as an avenue for purchasing Android apps, Bloomberg reports. Currently, those shopping in the Android Market have to use Google Checkout or a credit card. Google’s hope, if the deal.. more

Microsoft shows off Windows Phone 7 gaming plans

Microsoft has announced its mobile gaming plans for handsets which will use the company’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 operating system. And big plans they are indeed. Microsoft reckons it will have more than fifty games available at launch, including mobile “companion” versions of big franchises.. more

Microsoft Kinect arrives in UK November 10th

Microsoft has announced the official launch date for the Kinect motion control system in the UK. The device which will cause Xbox 360 owners to wave their hands in the air, like they just don’t care, will be out on November the 10th. That’s just.. more

Intel extends Atom range

Intel has expanded its range of Atom processors for NAS (network-attached storage) devices with the launch of the Atom 425 single core and 525 dual core chips. The processors are specifically designed to power small office and home office NAS devices, which are small and.. more

Pop Idol winner stars in Living drama

Living has commissioned its first original UK drama and has cast former Pop Idol, Will Young, in a major role. The channel is better known for factual entertainment and US shows. The six-part supernatural thriller, called Bedlam, is set in a former asylum which is.. more